In article
>,
Dan Abel > wrote:

> In article >,
> Omelet > wrote:
>
> > What I especially like about Metrics is the liquid to solid to weight
> > conversion. 1cc = 1ml = 1gram of liquid. QED!
>
> I like that also, although you need to be a little careful, since it
> really only applies to water. Most kitchen liquids are close enough,
> though. Still, if you are measuring liquid mercury in the lab, don't
> rely on that conversion!

I understand that it has to do with the density of the stuff involved,
but did not want to go that deep for the neophytes. <g>

Which is more dense? A Kilo of Lead, or a Kilo of feathers?
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